Makaylah
Meaningwho is like God · English form of Michaela
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,121 in 2009
14 babies were named Makaylah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,322 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Makaylah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Makaylah, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makaylah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakaylah first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #1,121. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMakaylah was 6.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,807 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendMakaylah has slipped 3,322 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMakaylah is an English form of Michaela, which means “who is like God”.
About the name Makaylah
Makaylah is a girl name of American origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lah”. US birth records list Makaylah for girls from 1992 to 2025, in 34 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,121 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | 42,039 girls |
| 2000s | 84 | 11,953 girls |
| 2010s | 65 | 15,487 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,950 girls |
Other spellings of Makaylah
More American girl names
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- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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Questions about the name Makaylah
What does the name Makaylah mean?
Makaylah means “who is like God” in English, as a form of Michaela.
What is the origin of the name Makaylah?
Makaylah has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Makaylah a boy or girl name?
Makaylah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Makaylah?
Makaylah ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,121).